Cryptic crossword clue
See fraudulent criminal run off and fail to pay 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEFAULT

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The straight part
We know that "fail to pay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fail to pay = default.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEFAULT mean?

DEFAULT noun
  1. The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
  2. The original software programming settings as set by the factory
  3. A loss incurred by failing to compete.
  4. A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
  5. A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.
  6. The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
  7. A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.
  8. Lack; absence.
  9. Fault; offence; wrong act.
DEFAULT verb
  1. To fail to meet an obligation.
  2. To lose a competition by failing to compete.
  3. To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.
  4. To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

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